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US POSTAGE RATESEffective January 22, 2017
Quick ReferenceMail Domestic — RetailSHAPE SIZE
Postcardsminimum maximum
length sehcni 6sehcni 5height 3-1/2 inches 4-1/4 inchesthickness 0.007 inch 0.016 inch
Lettersminimum maximum
length 5 inches 11-1/2 inchesheight 3-1/2 inches 6-1/8 inchesthickness 0.007 inch 1/4 inch
Letters that meet one or more of the nonmachinable characteristics in DMM 101.1.2 are also subject to the $0.21 nonmachinable surcharge.
Large Envelopes (Flats) minimum* maximum
length 11-1/2 inches 15 inchesheight 6-1/8 inches 12 inchesthickness 1/4 inch 3/4 inch
* Flats exceed at least one of these dimensions.Pieces that are rigid, nonrectangular, or not uniformly thick pay parcel prices.
6"max.5"
min.Length
Height
3-1/2"min.
4-1/4"max.
11-1/2"max.
5"min.
Length
Height
3-1/2"min.
6-1/8"max.
15"max.
11-1/2"min.
Length
Height
6-1/8"min.
12"max.
Folded Self-Mailers
10.5"max.
5"min.
Length
Height
3-1/2"min.
6"max.
minimum* maximum
length 5 inches 10-1/2 inchesheight 3-1/2 inches 6 inchesthickness .009 inch 1/4 inch
Self mailers have specific regulations about how they fold.Consult with your PremierIMS Representative prior to puttingyour job into production!
Marketing Mail—Commercial Letters
USPS Marketing Mail Letters - Commercial
Saturation
$0.1860.1620.155
-
Saturation
$0.2180.1780.164
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HighDensity
Plus
$0.1960.1720.165
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HighDensity
Plus
$0.2280.1880.174
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HighDensity
$0.1990.1750.168
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HighDensity
$0.2480.2080.194
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Basic
$0.2900.2600.252
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Basic
$0.2900.2600.252
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EntryPoint
EntryPoint
EntryPoint
Carrier Route1
Carrier Route
Machinable
Automation1
Nonmachinable
Letters weighing 3.5oz2. or less per piece price
Letters weighing 4oz. or less per piece price
more than 4oz.1 per piece price
+ per piece price
Letters weighing 3.5oz1. or less per piece price
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
CARRIER ROUTE & AUTOMATION
CARRIER ROUTE & NONAUTOMATION
NONAUTOMATION
5-Digit
$0.2510.2250.217
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5-Digit
$0.4620.4360.428
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3-Digit
$0.5490.5230.515
-
AADC
$0.2710.2450.237
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AADC
$0.5740.5480.540
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AADC
$0.2840.2580.250
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Mixed AADC
$0.2880.262
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Mixed AADC
$0.6470.621
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Mixed AADC
$0.3010.275
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0.6150.4540.400
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0.064 0.074 0.094 0.110 0.211 0.280 0.331 0.364
0.6150.4540.400
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0.6150.4540.400
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0.7200.5980.567
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0.8970.7360.688
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0.8970.7360.688
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0.8970.7360.688
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0.8970.736
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1. Subtract $0.001 for each letter that complies with the Full-Service Intelligent Mail option requirements.2. For pieces weighing more than 4 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
1. For pieces weighing more than 4 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
Marketing Mail—Nonprofit Letters
USPS Marketing Mail Letters - Nonprofit
Saturation
$0.1110.0870.080
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Saturation
$0.1360.0960.082
-
$0.4450.2840.230
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0.025
5-Digit
$0.1340.1080.100
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5-Digit
$0.3450.3190.311
-
$0.7940.6330.585
-
0.093
HighDensity
Plus
$0.1210.0970.090
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HighDensity
Plus
$0.1460.1060.092
-
$0.4450.2840.230
-
0.035
AADC
$0.1540.1280.120
-
3-Digit
$0.4320.4060.398
-
ADC
$0.4570.4310.323
-
$0.7940.6330.585
-
0.162
$0.7940.6330.585
-
0.213
$0.7940.633
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0.246
AADC
$0.1670.1410.133
-
HighDensity
$0.1240.1000.093
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HighDensity
$0.1660.1260.112
-
$0.4450.2840.230
-
0.055
Mixed AADC
$0.1710145
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Mixed ADC
$0.5300.504
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Mixed AADC
$0.1840.158
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Basic
$0.2090.1780.170
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Basic
$0.2090.1780.170
-
$0.5500.4280.397
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0.071
EntryDiscount
EntryDiscount
EntryDiscount
Carrier Route1
Carrier Route
Machinable
Automation1
Nonmachineable
Letters weighing 3.5oz2 or less per piece price
Letters weighing 4oz or less per piece price
more than 4oz1 per piece price
per piece price
Letters weighing 3.5oz or less per piece price
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
CARRIER ROUTE & AUTOMATION
NONAUTOMATION
NONAUTOMATION
1. Subtract $0.001 for each letter that complies with the Full-Service Intelligent Mail option requirements.2. For pieces weighing more than 4 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
1. For pieces weighing more than 4 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
Marketing Mail—Commercial Flats
USPS Marketing Mail Flats - Commercial
Saturation2
$0.2180.1780.1640.155
5-Digit
$0.3870.3470.335
-
5-Digit
$0.4350.3950.383
-
$0.6150.4540.4000.363
0.0640.0640.0640.064
0.0650.0650.0650.065
0.0740.0740.0740.074
0.0940.0940.0940.094
0.1100.1100.1100.110
0.0900.0900.0900.090
$0.6150.4540.4000.363
$0.6150.4540.4000.363
$0.6150.4540.4000.363
$0.7200.5980.5670.524
$0.7200.5980.5670.524
EDDM
$0.2190.1790.1650.156
3-Digit
$0.4780.4380.426
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3-Digit
$0.5040.4640.452
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HighDensity
Plus
$0.2280.1880.1740.165
ADC
$0.5330.4930.481
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ADC
$0.5550.5150.503
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HighDensity
$0.2480.2080.1940.185
Mixed ADC
$0.5500.510
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Mixed ADC
$0.5880.548
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Basic
$0.2900.2600.2520.241
Basic CR Bundles/ Pallets
$0.2700.2400.2320.221
EntryDiscount
EntryDiscount
Carrier Route1
Automation1 Nonautomation
more than 4oz3 per piece price
more than 4oz3 per piece price
Flats weighing 4oz or less per piece price
Flats weighing 4oz or less per piece price
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
per piece Noneper piece DNDCper piece DSCFper piece DDU
per piece None
per piece DNDCper piece DSCFper piece DDU
0.8970.7360.688
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0.1630.1630.163
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0.2110.2110.211
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0.2540.2540.254
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0.2800.2800.280
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0.3090.3090.309
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0.3310.3310.331
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0.3260.326
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0.3640.364
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0.8970.7360.688
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0.8970.7360.688
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0.8970.7360.688
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0.8970.7360.688
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0.8970.7360.688
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0.8970.736
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0.8970.736
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1. Subtract $0.001 for each flat that complies with the Full-Service Intelligent Mail option (not available ofr Saturation) requirements.2. For carrier route flats with a detached address or marketing label, add $0.035 per piece.3. For pieces weighing more than 4 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
Marketing Mail—Nonprofit Flats
USPS Marketing Mail Flats - Nonprofit
Saturation2
$0.1360.0960.0820.073
5-Digit
$0.2440.2040.192
-
5-Digit
$0.2920.2520.240
-
$0.4450.2840.2300.193
$0.4450.2840.2300.193
$0.4450.2840.2300.193
$0.4450.2840.2300.193
0.0250.0250.0250.025
0.0260.0260.0260.026
0.0350.0350.0350.035
0.0550.0550.0550.055
0.0710.0710.0710.071
0.0510.0510.0510.051
$0.5500.4280.3970.354
$0.5500.4280.3970.354
EDDM
$0.1370.0970.0830.074
3-Digit
$0.3350.2950.283
-
3-Digit
$0.3610.3210.309
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HighDensity
Plus
$0.1460.1060.0920.083
ADC
$0.3900.3500.338
-
ADC
$0.4120.3720.360
-
HighDensity
$0.1660.1260.1120.103
Mixed ADC
$0.4070.367
--
Mixed ADC
$0.4450.405
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Basic
$0.2090.1780.1700.160
Basic CR Bundles/ Pallets
$0.1890.1580.1500.140
EntryDiscount
EntryDiscount
Carrier Route1
Automation1 Nonautomation
more than 4oz3 per piece price
more than 4oz3 per piece price
Flats weighing 4oz or less per piece price
Flats weighing 4oz or less per piece price
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
NoneDNDCDSCFDDU
per piece Noneper piece DNDCper piece DSCFper piece DDU
per piece None
per piece DNDCper piece DSCFper piece DDU
0.7940.6330.585
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0.7940.6330.585
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0.7940.6330.585
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0.7940.6330.585
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0.7940.6330.585
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0.7940.6330.585
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0.7940.633
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0.7940.633
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0.0450.0450.045
-
0.0930.0930.093
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0.1360.1360.136
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0.1620.1620.162
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0.1910.1910.191
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0.2130.2130.213
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0.2080.208
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0.2460.246
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1. Subtract $0.001 for each flat that complies with the Full-Service Intelligent Mail option (not available ofr Saturation) requirements.2. For carrier route flats with a detached address or marketing label, add $0.035 per piece.3. For pieces weighing more than 4 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
First-Class Mail — CommercialLetters and Postcards
First-Class Mail - Commercial - Flats
First Class Package Service
Residual Single-Piece Letters
Automation Machinable Nonmachinable
Weight NotOver (ounces)
123
3.5
Postcard
Weight NotOver (ounces)
123
3.5
5-Digit
$0.3730.3730.3730.3730.253
$0.5000.5000.5000.500
Presorted
$0.4530.4530.4530.4530.284
Nonmachinable Surcharge 0.210
Presorted
$0.6630.6630.6630.663
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AADC
$0.4030.4030.4030.4030.266
Mixed AADC
$0.4230.4230.4230.4230.274
Automation
Commercial Parcels1,2
Nonautomation
Weight NotOver (ounces)
12345678910111213
Weight NotOver (ounces)
12345678
Weight NotOver (ounces)
9101112131415
15.999
5-Digit
$0.4460.6560.8661.0761.2861.4961.7061.9162.1262.3362.5462.7562.966
Single Piece
$2.61$2.61$2.61$2.61$2.77$2.77$2.77$2.77
Single Piece
$3.32$3.46$3.60$3.74$3.88$4.02$4.16$4.30
3-Digit
$0.6300.8401.0501.2601.4701.6801.8902.1002.3102.5202.7302.9403.150
ADC
$0.6700.8801.0901.3001.5101.7201.9302.1402.3502.5602.7702.9803.190
Presorted
$0.7981.0081.2181.4281.6381.8482.0582.2682.4782.6882.8983.1083.318
Mixed ADC
$.7500.9601.1701.3801.5901.8002.0102.2202.4302.6402.8503.0603.270
Additional Ounce Rate 0.210
IMpb Noncompliant Fee 0.20Irregular shape surcharge 0.20
LETTERS
LETTERS - Metered
FLATS PARCELS
WeightNot Over(Ounces)
WeightNot Over(Ounces)
WeightNot Over(Ounces)
$0.49 0.70 0.91 1.12
0.460.670.881.09
0.34
$0.98 1.19 1.40
-1.61 1.82 2.03 2.24 2.45 2.66 2.87 3.08 3.29 3.50
$2.67 2.67 2.67
-2.67 2.85 3.03 3.21 3.39 3.57 3.75 3.93 4.11 4.29
First-Class Mail
123
3.5
123
3.5
Postcard
123-45678910111213
123-45678910111213
Single-Piece Additional Ounce Rate (Letters/Flats)Nonmachinable Surcharge (Letters Only)Single-Piece Additional Ounce Rate after 4 oz (Parcels)EDDM - Retail (USPS Marketing Mail Saturation Flats accepted at Retail)
$0.2100.2100.1800.177
1. Parcels are subject to a $0.20 surcharge if they are irregularly shaped, such as rolls, tubes, and triangles.2. IMpb Noncompliant Fee $0.20 per piece.
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